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Autism Cook Islands classes gain momentum
Wednesday 8 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands Saturday gymnastics classes are gaining momentum with clear progress being seen every week.
Candidates line up for CINSF member representative role
Wednesday 8 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) is seeking a contributors representative on the Board for a new three-year appointment. Melina Etches reports.
Suspicious blaze in the hands of police
Wednesday 8 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
An investigation into a suspicious blaze where neighbouring houses narrowly escaped fire damage is now in the hands of police.
Civil project fund recipients sign contracts - $200k approved
Wednesday 8 September 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga recipients of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Social Impact Fund (SIF) signed their official contracts yesterday.
Cricket Club celebrates with new look
Wednesday 8 September 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Takuvaine Cricket Club members celebrated the fruit of their four-year labour in obtaining a full set of cricket uniforms as well as two bags full of cricket gear.
Old jars reused as coffee cups
Wednesday 8 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Old glass jars have been turned into reusable coffee keep cups by the Te Ipukarea Society to reduce plastic waste. Caleb Fotheringham reports.
Stream takes new shape as improvement project nears halfway mark
Tuesday 7 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A multi-million dollar project to improve the Avatiu Stream is near the half way point as part of an effort to better protect the surrounding area from flooding.
‘A1 meitaki surprise’ for stranded dad
Monday 6 September 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Hugh Graham, who is among the Cook Islanders stranded in New Zealand due to the Covid-19 community cases in Auckland, received a major surprise on Father’s Day morning
Helping kids find their passion
Saturday 4 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands began their first badminton session for the twelve-year-old and up age range on Thursday last week as part of the organisation’s constant strive to support kids with autism in the Cook Islands.
Plant Whispers celebrate success
Saturday 4 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
In a colourful gathering, Rarotonga women who love plants donned island style dresses and scented ei katu to celebrate the ‘Plant Whispers’ first year anniversary on Tuesday.
Resorts return to ‘hibernation’ with halt in incoming flights
Saturday 4 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
With quarantine free travel on pause with New Zealand, some resorts have temporarily closed their doors.
Demos confident in watchdog’s investigation of Pa Enua project
Saturday 4 September 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Opposition Deputy Leader William Heather says he is confident in the Public Expenditure Review Committee and Audit’s handling of an investigation into a multi million-dollar Pa Enua project, despite the process dragging on for over a year.
No tag-in, no entry at Punanga Nui Market
Saturday 4 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Punanga Nui Market (PNM) will be open Saturday with continuing public health measures in place.
Merchant seafarers remembered in emotional service
Saturday 4 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
An emotional honour has been bestowed on merchant seafarers who sacrificed their lives in World Wars I and II, and in conflicts up to the present day.
Local fishermen continue reporting low catches
Saturday 4 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The owner of a Rarotonga company specialising in fish supply says he does not think the fish shortage that started in July this year has got any better.
Fishermen call for more fish aggregating devices to boost catches
Friday 3 September 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) and the Cook Islands Fishing Association (CIFA) met for a workshop at the New Hope Church yesterday where discussions regarding current fishing conditions and solutions on how to deal with them were discussed.
U.S. government support for local youth project
Friday 3 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
A project will provide activities designed to help Cook Islands youth grow physically, mentally, and socially through community service. Impressing U.S. officials who were considering applications from across the Pacific region, the team from the Cooks scooped up this U.S. Department of State Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) Small Grant award. Young Pacific Leader alumni Maru […]
Car crashes into vaka Marumaru Atua
Friday 3 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Marumaru Atua’s port side bowsprit (manu) received damage after a car launched off the dock into Avarua harbour on Wednesday night.
Remote hearings become regular feature at High Court during Covid-19 era
Thursday 2 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The use of telecommunication app Zoom in the Cook Islands court system has become commonplace following the initial border closure with New Zealand in March last year.
Girls Guide: ‘Walking together, walking far’
Thursday 2 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Girl Guides Association Cook Islands participated in the first ever virtual World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) Conference.
